AWS Solutions Architect Jobs

Explore AWS Solutions Architect opportunities that match your experience designing secure, scalable cloud systems. Ladders features vetted professional roles paying $100,000 or more, including positions for architects who guide cloud strategy, modernize infrastructure, and help organizations get more from Amazon Web Services.

What AWS Solutions Architects Do

AWS Solutions Architects translate business and technical requirements into reliable cloud solutions. They design architectures across services such as compute, storage, networking, databases, and identity management; evaluate cost, performance, and resilience; and advise teams on deployment and operations. Depending on the organization, the role may emphasize solution design, hands-on implementation, customer consulting, or technical leadership.

Common Skills and Qualifications

Employers often seek expertise with AWS architecture and services, cloud networking, security controls, infrastructure as code, and distributed systems. Experience with tools and practices such as Terraform or AWS CloudFormation, CI/CD, containers, monitoring, and disaster recovery can also be valuable. Strong communication skills are essential for explaining tradeoffs and collaborating with engineers, business stakeholders, and customers. AWS certifications may help demonstrate knowledge, though requirements vary by employer.

Career Paths and Opportunities

AWS Solutions Architects work across industries, from financial services and healthcare to technology, retail, and consulting. Career paths can lead to senior or principal architect roles, cloud engineering leadership, enterprise architecture, or specialized areas such as security, data, and machine learning. Browse Ladders to discover vetted AWS Solutions Architect jobs paying $100K or more and find opportunities aligned with your skills and goals.

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$195K - $225K *

Lead the charge in modernizing critical Azure cloud infrastructure for federal clients. This senior role demands hands-on expertise in architecture, security, and compliance, ensuring scalable solutio...

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Staffing

$106K - $206K *

Drive the development and security of mission-critical applications on AWS, collaborating with a multi-disciplinary team to automate CI/CD pipelines and ensure robust infrastructure across various sec...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$143K - $194K *

Drive the design and development of intelligent network controllers, tackling optimization and distributed-systems challenges. Collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams to enhance network performance...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$143K - $194K *

Take ownership of designing and building high-scale systems for compliance evaluation, empowering enterprises with proactive security measures across AWS. Collaborate with a strong engineering team to...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$143K - $194K *

Create robust backend services and intuitive UIs for AWS Config. Engage in full-stack development, collaborating with engineers to enhance compliance tools while ensuring operational excellence and cu...

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$125K - $175K *

Champion enterprise transformation by guiding customers through complex identity migrations, leveraging your expertise in cloud directory integrations and multi-OS management to ensure seamless deploy...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $175K *

Lead enterprise migrations to modern identity management solutions, guiding customers through complex integrations and ensuring successful deployments. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhan...

Atlanta, GARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$143K - $194K *

Unlock your potential by designing scalable architectures and automating security solutions. Collaborate with diverse teams to protect our cloud infrastructure at an unprecedented scale while mentorin...

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$143K - $194K *

Join a team that builds innovative security solutions to protect AWS infrastructure. Collaborate with diverse experts to develop scalable services that automate threat detection and mitigation while e...

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$110K - $130K *

Champion security excellence by designing and implementing robust security controls across hybrid environments, collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance overall protection and response cap...

CanadaRemote

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$143K - $194K *

Join our team to shape distributed systems that empower millions of AWS customers. You'll innovate and enhance data operations at scale, ensuring performance, reliability, and seamless integrations ac...

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$120K - $145K *

Innovate at the forefront of data governance and engineering, partnering with Federal clients to drive technical success, shape product evolution, and build strategic solutions that enhance compliance...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$136K - $184K *

Elevate networking capabilities by implementing robust configurations and tools. Collaborate with Infrastructure teams to support and optimize Amazon's global network, ensuring efficient traffic manag...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$129K - $194K *

Lead the charge in designing and delivering large-scale bus maintenance facilities, ensuring technical excellence and operational efficiency while coordinating complex building systems and stakeholder...

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$120K - $180K *

Manage government projects by overseeing design phases, coordinating with multidisciplinary teams, and ensuring compliance with federal specifications while mentoring staff and driving design quality...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$120K - $145K *

Champion innovative DevOps practices to enhance software delivery and infrastructure management. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure system reliability, scalability, and security while a...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$143K - $194K *

Join a team that designs and develops scalable distributed systems, enhancing cloud services. You will lead software lifecycle processes, optimize server allocation, and ensure high operational standa...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$125K - $150K *

Deliver end-to-end data solutions by leveraging expertise in cloud platforms, programming, and engineering leadership. Ensure performance, security, and scalability while mentoring engineers and commu...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of cloud architecture by designing and modernizing secure, multi-cloud environments for enterprise technology and AI workloads, ensuring robust governance and inn...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$153K - $207K *

Transform enterprise cloud strategies by leveraging AWS solutions and best practices, driving adoption and success through customer education, technical architecture, and collaboration across teams to...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$90K - $110K *

Empower innovation by enhancing our Azure API Management platform. You'll lead technical ownership, develop full stack solutions, and drive automation for a modern internal developer platform, ensurin...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $120K *

Join a dynamic team to enhance a modern developer platform using Azure API Management. You'll lead API management, cloud infrastructure, and automation efforts, driving continuous improvement and ensu...

Ottawa, ONIn-Person

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $120K *

Transform your career by driving the evolution of a modern developer platform. Leverage your expertise in Azure API Management and full stack development to enhance our Integration Hub and deliver inn...

Quebec, QCIn-Person

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $120K *

Optimize your career by driving the evolution of a modern developer platform. Leverage your expertise in Azure API Management and full stack development to enhance API integrations, security, and auto...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$90K - $110K *

Champion the evolution of a modern developer platform by enhancing Azure API Management, driving automation, and ensuring operational reliability while collaborating across teams to deliver seamless A...

Sherbrooke, QCIn-Person

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does an AWS Solutions Architect do?question toggle

    An AWS Solutions Architect designs cloud systems on Amazon Web Services, balancing business requirements with security, scalability, reliability, and cost. The role may also involve technical guidance, implementation planning, and stakeholder collaboration.

  • What skills are commonly required for AWS Solutions Architect jobs?question toggle

    Commonly requested skills include AWS services, cloud architecture, networking, security, distributed systems, and infrastructure as code. Employers may also value CI/CD, containers, monitoring, cost optimization, and clear communication.

  • Do AWS Solutions Architects need a certification?question toggle

    Certification requirements vary. AWS certifications can help demonstrate expertise, but many employers also consider hands-on experience, architecture skills, and the ability to deliver cloud solutions.

  • How much do AWS Solutions Architect jobs pay?question toggle

    Compensation varies by experience, location, industry, and scope of responsibility. Ladders focuses on vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more, where available.

  • Where can I find AWS Solutions Architect jobs paying $100K or more?question toggle

    Browse AWS Solutions Architect listings on Ladders to explore vetted professional opportunities with salaries of $100,000 or more.